I have included videos and picture of some of the most
frequently used signs from the school based setting below! Please enjoy :-)
Even within American Sign Language (ASL), there are sometimes multiple
sign for the same language. Similar to the spoken English language, one
word may also have multiple meanings. There may be different sign for
the same word, depending on the meaning. Using facial expression and
body posture is also very important when signing. In a way, these
elements act as the user's "tone of voice" so that the other person
better understands the sentiment or mood behind the message. When
working with children, it is important
to note that some may use alternate signs because they do not have the
fine motor skills or isolated finger movements necessary to perform some hand
shapes. Children can understand and use sign language before they
are even one year old, well before they are expected to have developed
isolated finger movements. Therefore, the signs that a child uses may
be slightly altered from the original gesture. I have attached the
following videos to demonstrate:
Check out these videos:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fha8ZsdxupI (Boy reads to his little brother using sign).
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f1My_8OFE (Children signing animals).
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDGqqVecHGo (Adult signing animals at the zoo).
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w48yGQ2B6fk (Children signing colors).
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfpaHQD9WYc (Adults signing emotions).
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M1ky9_nm4Y(Adults & Children signing the Alphabet).
Here are just a few very basic signs that one might see used frequently when working with children:
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